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AF58 XZZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,495 mi
Last recorded118,495 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 XZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,540 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in weld, centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers detached both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to wear safety indicators, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Covers detached both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,564 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking Leaking onto suspension arm and bushes (2.1.5 (a))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,915 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ,slight.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ,slight.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 69,601 miles

Front Braking system leaking Vacuum leak Pipe/Servo (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Also Damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,248 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 61,159 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 35,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,071 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AF58 XZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF58 XZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF58 XZZ registered?

AF58 XZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AF58 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 XZZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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